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George V inspecting boy scouts
King George V inspecting a line of boy scouts, who are standing to attention. A group of people are watching from the top of a wall. The man accompanying the King is smoking, which doesn t seem very respectful. Date: early 20th century
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Attention Cane Inspecting Inspection Respect Respectful Watching Disrespectful Scout Scouting Scouts
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures a moment from the early 20th century as King George V inspects a line of smartly uniformed Boy Scouts. The young scouts stand to attention, eager to receive the royal approval, while a group of onlookers watches from atop a wall. The atmosphere is one of respect and tradition, as the monarch moves along the line, inspecting each scout and acknowledging their dedication to the Scouting movement. However, the image also reveals a subtle tension as a man, who appears to be in a position of authority, smokes a pipe in the background. His disrespectful behavior, in the presence of the King, may have gone unnoticed by the photographer or the public, but it serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of historical moments. King George V, dressed in his formal attire and bearing a cane, cuts an imposing figure as he moves along the line, his hat held aloft to shield him from the sun. The scouts, too, are a picture of discipline and order, their uniforms crisp and their hats neatly in place. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the British monarchy and the Boy Scout movement, and a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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